Recent content by Smurf

Getting a bit further along, learning as much as I possibly can about fiberglass-over-foam body making. For some reason, the CBR600 motor seems out of scale on this build though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GacdWNtB_D0 Another version. This one is only 6' long from bumper to back, which saves me 2' of overall length. The 'sidepods' would obviously need some aero work. The main frame is 2", all other tubing is 1"

With this vehicle using a motorcycle on the back, I would think having plenty of bracing on the back of the cockpit would be beneficial. I've done probably four different frame versions since posting this thread, each trying different methods, and I assume eventually one will just look "right"...

Well, seems we have two conflicting schools of thought on tubing sizes lol. Before you posted this morning Fab, I was already doing another sketch using various sizes. The core length and front suspension supports are 2" (red), the cockpit area is 1.5" (orange), and the smaller bracing stuff is...

My main purposes with this vehicle would be cheap transportation that is different and fun. Realizing two wheels are more economical than four, but I don't trust being on two wheels around these Suburban Assault Vehicles, I figured three wheels is the way to go. Typically, it wouldn't go above...

The way it's set up now, the blue cage is 141 total feet of 1.5" tubing. Google says 1.5"OD, 14ga wall tube is 1.25 pounds per foot.. Gives me ~176 pounds of frame. Uh oh lol

Shrunk it down from 2" to 1.5" tubing. This is with blue glass for body panels, with the instrument panel and Jegs seat. Still haven't figured out the entry/exit, I'm thinking the roof bar should be a pivot, so you can raise the leftside glass and roof up and to the right. I think the body cage...

Thanks Fab. And yes, the tierods are in front of the kingpin. It's not a permanent thing, more of a space issue. I was thinking the pedals would be about 1' forward of the bottom of the windshield, the next crosspipe. That would give me almost 4' from back-of-butt to toes for legroom. Still...

Yeah, like a TRex, but 1/30th of the price :biggrinjester:

Hello all, I've been fooling around on Google SketchUp, and I think I found something reasonable and quite fun. TRex style, using practically any 750cc or higher motorcycle, custom 2" tube cage, and possibly 600cc or larger ATV front suspension. Steering wheel, gas and brake pedals, and...

Would a 2600RPM 24V 750W motor, 36V 1000W controller, four 12V 9aH 5 lb batteries (wired as dual 24V) work? And with that 2600RPM, using a 20T on the motor to a 44T (approx) jackshaft-in, 19T jackshaft-out to a 55T (approx)...

Can you define "working load"? Does it mean total vehicle weight, torque, what?

Okay, everyone wants to know.. Did the weedie supercharger get completed?

The STICKY at the top of the forum page will answer several of the entry-level questions.

Ok, I actually think I have a relatively solid plan of action here.. I realize this is a kart forum, but I'm using very similar parts for an electric bicycle. Anyone care to "double check" my work please? I'd be asking you to confirm the components will work together, that the gear ratios...